The Indian Cricket team does not have a penchant for the English conditions. The Indian team has always found themselves in a state of bother in England. Though, a test series win is a dream that the Indian Team has been sowing in their minds.
It has been 11 years since Team India won a test series in England. The men in blue are keen on turning things around on their current tour.
The current breed of players in the Indian line-up has the potential to secure a series win in England.
Team India have found a fab four in the interim who promise to change Team India's fortune. Let us take a glance at these fabulous four, who can turn the tide in Team India's favour.
Shikhar Dhawan
Fearless strokeplay has been the signature of Shikhar and team India will bank on him for their success. Experience of playing in English conditions will help Shikhar to stay on top of his game. The Knack of being a natural stroke maker can help Shikhar a lot in the England Tour.
He has got to a good start in the first T20 against Ireland. If Shikhar stays on top of his game in England, it can multiply India's chances of success. Shikhar Dhawan has been the quintessential batsman for team India in all formats.
Consistency has been the factor for Shikhar's success. A lot depends on him on the tour of England. Shikhar has been in terrific form off-late and can provide team India with the required impetus.
Rohit Sharma
Elegance and timing have been one of the building blocks of Rohit Sharma. One of the prominent clean strikers of the cricket ball, he possesses an ability to cast a spell on the bowlers. Stamping an authority has been the mantra for Rohit.
Experience and talent on his side team India will bank on Rohit to help them rout England in the upcoming series. Though he is already a legend in the 50 and 20 over format, he needs to improve his records in Tests. England series will be a daunting test for team India, and Rohit's batting can put all inhibitions to rest.
Rohit coupled with Shikhar Dhawan has provided many flying starts for team India. The Indian team will require more such knocks from the dynamic duo. Rohit played an outstanding knock in the first T20 match against Ireland. Team India will hope that Rohit continues his superlative form in the England series.
Virat Kohli
A dismal record in the English conditions would be haunting skipper Virat Kohli. The England tour will test his abilities to the core and Kohli would leave no stone unturned to upset England. Banking on a superlative form the Indian skipper would like to make the most of the England tour.
The batting form he is in, he is raring to take the English bowlers head-on. Kohli is a changed player since the last time he played in England. He has improved manifolds and has added gumption and poise to his batting skills.
The Indian team needs Kohli to fire to conquer England. Kohli being the mainstay of the Indian batting lineup can be a pain for the English bowlers. His penchant for scoring runs against the best bowling sides and in adverse conditions makes him stand out as a player.
Cheteswar Pujara
Technically sound and traits similar to batting legend Rahul Dravid, Cheteshwar Pujara is a stalwart in the Test cricket. An average of above 50 speaks volume of the skills Pujara possesses as a batsman.
Being a seasoned cricketer, he can be team India's saviour on the England tour. Pujara has been the backbone of the Indian Test side since the past few years. Experience of playing county cricket will help Pujara counter the English conditions
Pujara would provide team India stability in the middle order along with Virat Kohli. The onus would be on Pujara to help team India counter the adverse and challenging English conditions. Pujara can anchor innings and is known to be a fighting sportsman. Team India would require Pujara to continue his superlative form in the England tour too.
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